Differences are central to broadening our perspectives, creating thoughtful leaders and sparking new ideas. So, we are diligent about creating an environment that is inclusive and truly diverse. Our students, faculty and staff come from different backgrounds - intellectually, ethnically, economically and geographically - and we wouldn't have it any other way.
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Evanston, Illinois, United States
Master's Programmes
Arts, Design & Architecture (17)
- M.Sc. Analytics
- Postgraduate Certificate Conducting
- M.A. Directing
- M.A. Documentary Media
- M.Ed. Music Education
- M.A. Musicology
- M.A. Percussion
- M.F.A. Stage Design
- M.A. String Performance
- M.A. Voice and Opera
- M.A. Woodwinds
Business & Management (15)
- M.Sc. Data Science
- M.B.A. Executive MBA
- M.Sc. Management Studies
- M.Sc. Project Management
- M.Sc. Regulatory Compliance
- LL.M. Taxation
Medicine & Health (12)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Clinical Investigation
- Postgraduate Certificate Genetic Counseling
- M.Sc. Health Communication
- Master Physician Assistant
- Master Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Master Public Health
Engineering & Technology (11)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- M.Eng. Engineering Management
- M.Eng. Engineering Management (MEM)
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Robotics
Computer Science & IT (7)
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- M.Sc. Computer Engineering
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Health Informatics
- M.Sc. Information Systems
- M.Sc. Information Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (7)
- M.Sc. Analytics
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Neurobiology
- M.Sc. Physics
- Master Prosthetics and Orthotics
Education & Training (6)
- M.A. Counseling
- M.Sc. Education
- Postgraduate Certificate Genetic Counseling
- M.A. Learning Sciences
- M.Ed. Music Education
Law (5)
- LL.M. LLM
- M.Sc. Law
- LL.M. Part-Time LLM Tax
- LL.M. Taxation
Humanities (4)
- M.A. English Literature
- M.A. English Literature
- M.A. Liberal Studies
Social Sciences (4)
- M.Sc. Communication
- M.Sc. Health Communication
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
Journalism & Media (1)
- M.Sc. Journalism
About
History
On May 31, 1850, nine men gathered to begin planning a university that would serve the Northwest Territory.In 1853, the founders purchased a 379-acre tract of land on the shore of Lake Michigan 12 miles north of Chicago. They established a campus and developed the land near it, naming the surrounding town Evanston in honor of one of the University's founders, John Evans.
Education
With a vast array of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, Northwestern provides students at every level with hundreds of options to suit their personal academic goals.Colleges and Schools:
- Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Communication
- School of Education and Social Policy
- McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
- The Graduate School
- Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications
- Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
- Kellogg School of Management
- Feinberg School of Medicine
- Bienen School of Music
- School of Professional Studies
Research
With well over one hundred research institutes and centers associated with the university, its colleges and schools, and its medical facilities, you’re never far away from the next new discovery. Some of our most exciting coursework includes:
- The flagship NUvention course and Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at The Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
- Harvey Kapnick Business Institutions Program, which grants an undergraduate minor as well as courses
- Northwestern Law's full- or part-time Master of Science in Law program
- Courses in Kellogg's "Discover. Test. Launch" entrepreneurship track through the Levy Entrepreneurial Institute
Career
The mission of Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA) is to foster excellence in career development, preparation, and professional opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and alumni by providing comprehensive services and programming and by promoting strong partnerships with employers, academic departments, and the university community.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
All of our undergraduate housing options fall in to three basic styles of living: traditional, open suite, and closed suite. The descriptions below are meant to provide an idea of the kind of living environment in a particular community. The diagrams are for reference only and are not necessarily representative of the number of rooms in a suite or wing or the number of bathrooms in the community. The diagrams are also not drawn to scale.
Library services
As some of the busiest buildings on campus, the libraries serve over 1 million visitors annually. They come for immense and varied collections, databases and electronic journals, governmental information and more. Northwestern’s Libraries rank 12th among private universities in the United States.
ICT services
The IT Service Catalog defines and categorizes information technology services provided to the Northwestern community. The goal is to allow faculty, staff, and students to quickly identify and order services and to enhance understanding of what each service provides. A general description is provided for each service along with a link to order.
Medical services
Our Health Service on both the Chicago and Evanston campuses provide general medical and women's health appointments with physicians or nurse practitioners, as well as immunizations, sports medicine, laboratory services, STD testing and more.
Student Life
Campus life
Located in the bustling Streeterville neighborhood, our Chicago campus is close to attractions such as the Magnificent Mile, the Museum of Contemporary Art and John Hancock Center.
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan and less than a half-hour from downtown Chicago, Evanston is a very desirable place to live. Enjoy Evanston’s beaches and tree-lined streets and experience excellent restaurants, music venues, theatre and shopping. Or, take a short train ride and visit Chicago, a world-class city offering something for everyone.
Sports facilities
Men's Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golfschedul
- Soccers
- Swimming & Diving
- Tenniss
- Wrestling
- Band And Cheer
- Spirit Squads
- Marching Band
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Student clubs
Student Organizations & Activities seeks to engage students in involvement opportunities that build a sense of belonging and community at Northwestern University. Students have the opportunity to participate in over 500 student organizations on campus or create one of their own. Our office provides support, advising, and training for students and their organizations.
Accreditation
- Northwestern University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
My study experience has been an emotional rollercoaster. A lot of disappointments but also a lot of joy.
Travel
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I was able to gain a lot of opportunities and grants to travel as well as hands-on knowledge in the field.